Respiratory Therapist PRN
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Summary
Schedule: PRN (6:30a-7p; 6:30p-7a). This posting will be used to fill multiple positions.
Job description
Summary of Job Duties
Schedule: PRN (6:30a-7p; 6:30p-7a). This posting will be used to fill multiple positions.
The Respiratory Therapist (RRT) works under physician direction and under the supervision of the Respiratory Care Clinical Team Manager. They are a professional who works within the limits of their license and credentials adhering to institutional and departmental policies, procedures and standards. The Registered Respiratory Therapist is required to provide quality patient care, promote a healthy work environment, and project a positive image for UAMS Medical Center.
Responsibilities
- Calls for or physically moves equipment and medical supplies needed into the assigned work area.
- Performs routine treatments including but not limited to: Updrafts, MDI, CPT, AMB, Incentive spirometry, IPV, Patient Education, Ventilator set up and management.
- Enter patient treatment in echart system and/or places documentation in patient charts.
Requirements
- High School diploma plus 2 years direct respiratory care experience OR an Associate's degree in Respiratory Care
- Applicant must be a RRT
- Must hold a current Arkansas Licensed Respiratory Care Practitioner (LRCP)
- Current National Board of Respiratory Care Credential
- BLS certificate
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Holiday, Vacation & Sick Leave
- Education discount
- Retirement plan
- Basic Life Insurance
- Career Training
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery
Company overview
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is Arkansas' only comprehensive academic health sciences university and the state's largest public employer. Founded in 1879 by eight physicians, UAMS has evolved into a statewide health system encompassing six colleges: Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, Health Professions, Public Health, and Graduate School. As a premier academic medical center, UAMS combines education, research, and clinical care through its UAMS Medical Center, which serves as Arkansas' only adult Level 1 trauma center and the state's sole provider of adult kidney, liver, and pancreas transplants. The institution operates with a $1.3 billion budget and generates over $100 million in annual research funding, maintaining internationally recognized programs in multiple myeloma, aging, and other specialized areas. UAMS supports over 3,000 students, 900 medical residents and fellows, and maintains affiliations with Arkansas Children's Hospital and the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System. With eight regional campuses across Arkansas, UAMS provides extensive community outreach and telehealth services, ensuring healthcare access throughout the state while contributing approximately $3.92 billion annually to Arkansas' economy.